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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.44, 785.44 and 289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.44, 785.44 and 289.36 is: 434.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.44 : 785.44 = 289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.44/785.44 = 289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.44x = 785.44 × 289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.44x = 227,274.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,274.92/523.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.19

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